A condensation polymer is a kind of polymer formed through a condensation reactions. They are usually co-polymers with two monomers in an alternating order. Monomers of condensation polymers must contain two functional groups. The reaction involves the loss of a small molecules like hydrogen chloride or water from the reactants to form a connecting bond. Other types of condensation polymers consist of polyamides, polyacetals, and polyesters. It is also a form of step-growth polymerization These polymers also have two main characteristics: 1. Each monomer has at least two reactive sites 2. Instead of double bonds fuctional groups are present.
By: Hannah and Dom 'aka' PikachuWhat Is A Condensation Polymer?
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These polymers also have two main characteristics:
1. Each monomer has at least two reactive sites
2. Instead of double bonds fuctional groups are present.
Example Reactions
Condensation Reaction:
Example 1:2 CH3COOH -> (CH3CO)2O+ H2O
Example 2:
Reaction Mechanism
Example:above ^ Example 2
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